Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One Contractor Mortgages - Help and FAQs

Here at LENDERmonitor we receive regular similar questions from visitors enquiring about whether Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One offer contractor mortgages. We collated some of the more common contractor mortgage questions but if you have any specific questions about Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One and contractor mortgages please complete our enquiry form and we see if we can arrange for an expert to contact you directly.

I have retained an IFA regarding my remortgage because I am on a fixed term contract of two years (on a grad scheme). My contract started date this year. I am seeking a three year fixed rate mortgage. Property value £325k, I want to borrow £150,000. I purchased the property three years ago for £157,000 and I currently owe 120K to Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One

I am a finacial contractor looking to buy a home in Bedford. My next step is to secure a mortgage preferably from Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One. Should I contact Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One directly or seek the services of a contractor specialist mortgage broker who is used to dealing with contractors and Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One.

Do any sections of the CML Lender's Handbook stipulate the requirements for Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One when it comes to contractor mortgages or self-employed mortgages.

What criteria does a mortgage lender (for example Royal Bank of Scotland -Natwest One) use to categorise a borrower as a contractor or self-employed. For instance does one have to own more than a particular percentage of a company?

I am finding the process of trying to obtain a contractor mortgage very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be many lenders who really understand my situation and the peculiarities of being a contractor. Are there any mortgage underwriters who apply a common sense to ensure getting a contractor mortgage is as straightforward as possible.

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